Senior Technical Designer - Wovens

Aimé Leon Dore is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our Product team, reporting to the Senior Director of Technical Design. This role will own all men’s and women’s woven categories
, focusing on bottoms and tops, and will play a critical role in translating design vision into technically sound, production-ready garments while maintaining the brand’s elevated standards of fit, quality, and construction.

This position operates within a fast-paced, founder-led environment
, requiring strong judgment, strong partnership, and the ability to balance creative intent with technical rigor.

• Own the technical execution of men’s and women’s woven categories from initial design handoff through production approval, operating with a high level of autonomy
• Partner closely with the Senior Director of Technical Design and cross-functional teams (Design, Production, PD) to ensure alignment with the development and production calendar
• Create, maintain, and ensure accuracy of tech packs, including specs, construction details, diagrams, and mockups
• Track sample status, manage fitting schedules, and maintain clear visibility across all stages of development
• Lead fit sessions on live models for both men’s and women’s styles; document fittings clearly and translate feedback into actionable technical solutions
• Identify fit, construction, and wash‑related issues across gendered silhouettes; propose solutions that preserve design intent while ensuring production feasibility
• Issue production‑ready grading accurately and within required timelines for men’s and women’s categories
• Communicate detailed and precise technical notes to external vendors, ensuring consistency and fit integrity across production
• Maintain internal WIP tracking to keep cross‑functional partners informed of fit status, approvals, and risks
• Dive into new projects and reprioritize tasks to meet shifting demands
• Manage seasonal capsule projects
• Establish and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks and fit standards.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, fit trends and production innovation to continue elevating product quality
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Technical Designers within the woven category, supporting team development and consistency of standards

• 7+ years of Technical Design experience, with hands‑on ownership of men’s and women’s woven categories
• Deep expertise in Bottoms and Tops across both men’s and women’s fits and constructions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and product development process
• Strong understanding of wash processes and their impact on garment fit and performance across genders
• Expert in pattern‑making, sewing and garment construction
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, PLM systems, 3D pattern software (CLO or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Suite
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; able to manage multiple categories and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex fit and construction adjustments to internal partners and external vendors
• Comfortable operating in a high‑volume, rapidly evolving NYC fashion environment

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Location:

Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.